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A liberal landslide in the 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court vote
The 2026 state Supreme Court election was a landslide victory for liberal candidate Chris Taylor — Inside Wisconsin Politics considers what it means for the midterm vote and future of the high court.
Thursday April 9, 2026
Gerrymandering, mail-in ballots and the 2026 spring election
Judges reject a congressional redistricting case, the Trump administration seeks to block mail-in ballots and Wisconsin's 2026 Supreme Court election arrives — Inside Wisconsin Politics examines each.
Thursday April 2, 2026
Why voters should follow Wisconsin’s 2026 Supreme Court race
The 2026 Wisconsin Supreme Court race has a lower profile than previous contests, but its outcome is still consequential — Inside Wisconsin Politics examines candidates Maria Lazar and Chris Taylor.
Thursday March 26, 2026
Lawmaker retirements, online sports betting and data centers
The state Senate ends a session with lawmakers announcing retirements and weighing bills addressing online sports betting, UW athletes and data centers — Inside Wisconsin Politics breaks it down.
Thursday March 19, 2026
Jason Stein on the 2025 Wisconsin budget proposals by Evers
Wisconsin Policy Forum President Jason Stein discusses the 2025-27 biennial state budget address by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and the proposals presented to the Republican-controlled Legislature.
Wednesday February 19, 2025
Jason Stein on the 2023 Wisconsin budget proposals by Evers
Wisconsin Policy Forum Research Director Jason Stein discusses the 2023 biennial state budget address by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and the plan being sent to the Republican-controlled Legislature.
Thursday February 16, 2023
Wisconsin Ranks 33rd In Private Sector Jobs In 2016
Wisconsin's private sector job growth ranked 33rd in the country in 2016, according to detailed numbers released Wednesday by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data provides the most thorough picture yet of job creation since Gov. Scott Walker took office in 2011.
Wednesday June 7, 2017
The Timeline Of Voter ID Rules In Wisconsin
The evolution of Wisconsin's voter ID law from 2011 until today is vastly complicated: a series of court challenges, appeals, decisions implemented and decisions halted or postponed.
Sunday September 25, 2016
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